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"You have to be very willing to say no, sometimes to customers. It's very hard as a founder, especially because in the early days, it's very important to say yes to everybody. As you scale and build out your product more, it's important to say no to some people so that you're super focused on one segment and you're building for them." - Akash Anand, CEO of Clueso (YC W23). Watch the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/gyXf8Kxm #ycombinator #startup

"I can't tell you how many investors went out of their way to say I love what you're building... The amount ghosting that came after that make you realize most of them don't have the capital on hand themselves" - Bo Abrams. Listen to the full episode here: https://loom.ly/ykq3uvs Bo Abrams discusses the process of #vcfundraising and #pitching to investors and the challenges that come along with putting yourself and your idea out there. #thefounderspredicament #thinkdesign #gokommu #startup #founder #startupstories #founderstories #shorttermrental #airbnb #vrbo #hospitality

Meet the founders - episode 5 In our latest Founder Series, hear what businesses our founders would dive into if they weren’t building Chkokko . Get inspired by their big dreams and fresh perspectives! #foundersjourney #founders #athleisurewear #business #startup

Sundays are for founders to rest, reflect, and ponder over how to start the week with more meetings than necessary. Remember, if you’re not confused by your own vision, are you even a founder? #startup #founder #sunday

The real big win for the Founder lies in being fully committed to their journey. The magnitude of personal growth is enormous & it's just awesome when you start realising your vision with each day taking you forward to it. These images are almost a mirror of the phases, learnings & challenges of the Founder & a great reminder of what lies ahead. Which ones do you connect the most with as a startup team mate, as a founder? #startup #founder #learnings

My best advice when you’re launching something new? Don’t be afraid of negative feedback. Controversy is a GOOD thing. Listen to the latest episode of The Adam Jackson Show where I share my playbook for launching products that matter; link in the comments below. #startup #advice #braintrustAIR

We have a new series 🥶 It's called "13 Questions With", where we dive into the minds of founders, uncovering their thoughts, some advice, and how they like their eggs 🐣 Our inaugural episode features Ruben Renaer 🫧, co-founder of BRAUZZ. Sit back, relax, and push play 🍿 PS Just Russel, you might want to listen 👀 #Founders #Startups #SunnySideUp #BetterCallMace

🎙 Looking for a weekend listen? Check out the latest episode of Network Like a Pro, featuring super cool Ellie Fokas-Schuettinger, Venture Manager at Hidden Dreams. She knows how to get to the right knowledge, connect the dots, and make big things happen. 🚀 We are thrilled working with Ellie and seeing her expertise in action firsthand! Around 19 minutes in, she also shares some thoughts on the team at North House — definitely worth tuning in. 😉 🎧 🔗 Link in comments. #WeekendListen #HiddenDreams #NorthHouse #Startup #Networking #VentureManagement

“I’m Doing This ALL Alone” Your co-founder’s in a meeting, your team’s out sick, and you’re suddenly a one-person show. Wondering if you can clone yourself? This is the moment to tap into your founder friends for support—they get it, and they might even have the perfect espresso recommendation to keep you going. #foundersmindset #nevergiveup #startup